2026 Head for the Hills
Hungry Mother State Park
Marion, VA
October 23-24, 2026
Free event for primary care/hospitalist physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical residents working in Southwest Virginia’s 13 counties
2026 SESSIONS:
- Loneliness Epidemic
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Vaccine Hesitancy
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Tick Borne Diseases
- Provider/Caregiver Communication
- Black Maternal Health
- Pain Management
PEDIATRIC SESSIONS
Provided by the Virginia Mental Health Access Program
- Autism
- Perinatal Substance Use
- Secondary Substance Exposure
2026 LODGING INFORMATION
Lodging is complimentary for all attendees this year!
AVAILABILITY UPDATE 9/1/26 – At this time, we only have bunk bed spaces available in cabins where you will be paired up with other attendees. Groups of 4 or less can be housed in the same cabin together; more than 4 will have to be split up between different cabins.
All cabins are dog-friendly.
*To ensure everyone has a comfortable stay and that we comply with max occupancy limits – it is very important that you include all guests in your party when registering and notify us of any changes to your party number at least two weeks before the conference.*
Linens are NOT provided!
All guests will need to bring their own sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels (including dish towels/cloths)
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. LMU-DCOM designates this program for a maximum of 11.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) is accredited by the Maine Medical Association’s Council on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation (MMA CCMEA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
UNE COM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM and 11.0 University of New England contact hours for non-physicians. Contact hours may be submitted by non-physician, non-PA health professionals for continuing education credits.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the ACCME through the joint providership of University of New England and LMU-DCOM. University of New England is accredited by the Maine Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
For More Information, Contact:
Meghan Stump
Conference Director
meghan@vrha.org
(540) 300-7349

Great to see Head for the Hills is still going strong woitl an excellent website!
Gary Crum PhD, MPH
A previous GMEC Ex. Director
PS. I am in retirement now leading a small church in Lebanon, VA
Hi. How many CMEs can be acquired at this event?
8